In General, Early Efforts to Desegregate the Schools Resulted In

question 53

Multiple Choice

In general, early efforts to desegregate the schools resulted in:

• A) an increase in the self-esteem of minority children but a surprising decrease in the self-esteem of nonminority children
• B) an unanticipated decrease in the self-esteem of minority children
• C) reduced prejudice among minority children but not among nonminority children
• D) better academic performance among nonminority children

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Gender-appropriate Behavior

Actions and conduct deemed acceptable for a person based on societal or cultural norms for their gender.

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Actions or behaviors that do not conform to societal norms or expectations for a person's assigned gender.

Gender-schema Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals learn about gender roles and cultural expectations mainly through societal influences, impacting their perceptions and behaviors.

Sociocultural Standards

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